“People of Kommagini, let the glory of Antiochos,
the noble king, be celebrated as it deserves.”

— Constantine P. Cavafy

" Epitaph of Antiochos, King of Kommagini http://cavafis.compupress.gr/kave_115.htm" (1923) 
Context: People of Kommagini, let the glory of Antiochos,
the noble king, be celebrated as it deserves.
He was a provident ruler of the country.
He was just, wise, courageous.
In addition he was that best of all things, Hellenic —
mankind has no quality more precious:
everything beyond that belongs to the gods.

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Greek poet 1863–1933

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the noble king, be celebrated as it deserves.”